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The Mysterious Origins of a Rare Kind of Exploding Star Have Been Identified
A rare kind of supernova devoid of hydrogen and helium is a known source of many metals, though whether the stars that give rise to these firey forges are solitary heavyweights that sneezed their ...
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Troubling discovery suggests the Earth’s core is leaking
So, how did they come to this conclusion? It all starts with helium-3. This rare isotope is considered an ultra-rare element, with most of the helium-3 in the universe dating back to the Big Bang ...
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China is quietly extracting itself from a US helium ‘stranglehold’, experts say
In recent years, China has been discreetly reducing its dependence on US-sourced helium – a rare and strategic resource widely used in medical and hi-tech industries, including semiconductors ...
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Outside/In
September 5, 2024 • Helium is full of contradictions. It's the second most abundant element in the universe, but is relatively rare on Earth. It's non-reactive, totally inert—yet the most ...